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7.3-magnitude quake strikes off Japan’s coast, tsunami alert issued
A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan late Wednesday, triggering a tsunami advisory for coastal areas, according to the United States Geological Survey. One person died and 69 were injured. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake struck about 36 miles below the sea. The Fukushima region was devastated by a deadly… -
Zelenskyy asks for no-fly zone, fighter jets in Congressional address
Zamosc, Poland — In a virtual address to a joint session of Congress, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pleaded for more U.S. support to help his country defend itself from invading Russian forces. Invoking memories from Pearl Harbor and 9/11 tragedies, Zelenskyy asked for American air defense resources. “Remember Pearl Harbor, terrible morning of December 7,… -
Russian state TV’s Marina Ovsyannikova arrested, fined for live anti-war protest
An employee of the Russian state TV station Channel One was fined 30,000 rubles for interrupting a live news bulletin to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. 30,000 rubles equates to about $270. Marina Ovsyannikova’s protests unfolded Monday night. She walked into the studio, held up a sign behind the anchor that read “don’t believe the propaganda,… -
Zelenskyy to address US Congress, still hopes to meet with Putin
According to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), she and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) sent a letter to members of Congress saying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would virtually address a joint session this week. Rep. Pelosi discussed the letter during a Monday event at the Brooklyn Bridge with New York lawmakers. “He asked me… -
Russia, Ukraine hold more talks after missile attack near Polish border
LVIV, Ukraine — Talks between Russia and Ukraine continued just a day after Russia launched two of its closest missile attacks to NATO territory seen since the Ukraine invasion began. According to Russian Defense Ministry Spokesperson Igor Konashenkov, “long-range smart weapons attacked training centers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the settlement of Starychi and at… -
Sen. Rand Paul introduces amendment eliminating Dr. Fauci’s position
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) announced he has introduced an amendment into the Senate that would eliminate “Anthony Fauci’s position as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).” According to Sen. Paul, the purpose of the amendment is “to ensure that ineffective, unscientific lockdowns and mandates are never foisted on the American… -
Oil dips below $100 per barrel as Fed prepares to raise interest rate
A week after topping $130 per barrel, oil prices have dropped back down to around $100 per barrel. According to CNBC, West Texas Intermediate crude, the U.S. oil benchmark, peaked at $129.44 per barrel last Monday. Meanwhile, Brent crude, the international benchmark, topped out at $133.15 last Monday. A week later, West Texas Intermediate dropped to $99.76… -
‘I’m coming back’: Tom Brady unretires, will play 23rd NFL season
Just over a month after announcing his retirement from professional football, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady announced on social media he will be returning to the team to play in his 23rd season. The announcement, posted on Twitter and Instagram, came shortly after the NCAA men’s basketball tournament bracket was announced Sunday, forcing sports… -
Filing: Alec Baldwin argues he’s protected from liability for ‘Rust’ shooting
In an arbitration filing, Alec Baldwin argued his contract protected him from financial liability in the deadly shooting on the set of “Rust” last October. Baldwin has been named in several civil lawsuits, including one from the widower of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who died in the shooting. That lawsuit was filed last month. In it, Matthew… -
India: A ‘technical malfunction’ caused accidental missile fire into Pakistan
India’s defense ministry released a statement offering its side of the story on this week’s missile firing into Pakistan. According to the Friday statement, “in the course of a routine maintenance, a technical malfunction led to the accidental firing of a missile” on Wednesday. “The Government of India has taken a serious view and ordered… -
China locks down, US cases declining on COVID-19 pandemic anniversary
Friday marked the second anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring COVID-19 a global pandemic. According to WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, “we made that assessment six weeks after we declared COVID-19 a global health emergency – when there were fewer than 100 cases, and no deaths outside China.” According to the latest… -
MLB, players association agree to end lockout; canceled games are back on
Nearly 100 days into the Major League Baseball (MLB) lockout, and after two announcements of games getting canceled, a last-minute bid to salvage a full season was successful. By a 26-12 vote, the MLB Players Association voted Thursday to end the lockout. The season will start April 7, a week later than originally planned. According… -
World accuses Russia of war crimes after bombing maternity hospital
Multiple world leaders condemned Russia for bombing a maternity hospital in Mariupol, Ukraine. The video above includes scenes from the Wednesday bombing, as well as some of the reaction from world leaders. The bombing killed three and wounded 17 others, including pregnant women, doctors and children. Russia’s Defense Ministry denied responsibility for the bombing Thursday.…
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